Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

Peter Rahal built his reputation on RXBAR, a product that clearly stated its few ingredients on the front of the package. His newest product, part of his growing David protein bar empire, purports to have just one ingredient: Frozen, boiled cod.

The playbook for growing a startup food and beverage brand has shifted during the past half-decade. During that time, there’s also been a major shift underway at the strategic players once seen as an exit door for those upstarts.

A decade since they tied the knot, the Kraft Heinz union may be headed for splitsville. The packaged food conglomerate, which has been underperforming for years, is mulling a spinoff of a large portion of its grocery business.

Despite a volatile landscape, Q2 2025 saw a 13% year-over-year uptick in total U.S. food and beverage venture funding, reaching $342M.

From strawberry cake-flavored caffeinated mints to bursting fruit snacks, this week’s new product innovations span all sides of the industry.

Abbot’s Butcher has ridden the ebb and flow of the plant-based protein market while holding steady on its products and position. How did the business do it? We sat down with founder and CEO Kerry Song to find out.

After selling off its Chef Boyardee, Van De Camp’s and Mrs. Paul’s businesses earlier this year, Conagra Brands may have more divestitures in store. Sean Connolly, chief executive of the Chicago-based food conglomerate, hinted Thursday that certain other brands in its grocery stable may be on the chopping block.

In its Q3 earnings, The Simply Good Foods Company reported the strength of its protein-forward portfolio, driven by the Quest and OWYN brands, despite the continued revitalization of Atkins.

ZEGO has acquired a gluten-free and organic grains processing plant, land and equipment from Montana Gluten Free Processors (MGFP) in addition to launching a new venture known as the Collaborative Integrated Value Chain.

On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the rise of Khloé Kardashian’s protein popcorn brand and the downfall of a co-manufacturer. Then, the hosts dig into the sale of a cult-favorite ice cream brand to unlikely buyers and the expansion of a bottled tea company into new snacking segments.

In this reviews roundup, we nosh on sports performance brand Cadence’s expansion into nutrition bars, David Beckham’s family-focused BEEUP fruit snack line, and Breyer’s s’mores-inspired ice cream sandwiches.

Lexington Bakes has raised $1 million in a funding round led by VC firm Rainfall Ventures. The new cash will support the business as it scales up with a new co-packing partner, pipeline of retail launches and growing team.

Italian confectionery company Ferrero is rumored to be on the verge of acquiring WK Kellogg, the cereal portfolio of Kellogg’s.

In this report curated exclusively for Nosh Insiders, discover how emerging formats, functional ingredients, and clean oil swaps shake up the snack aisle.